The Dream Award Scholarship

Scholarship America

Amount: $5,000 - $15,000
Deadline: October 16 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Dream Award is a renewable scholarship for students who have successfully completed some college, are Pell Grant eligible, and are making satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Completed at least one year of postsecondary education
  • Attending an eligible 2- or 4-year college or university
  • Demonstrate financial need

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Essays
  • Transcripts
  • Financial documentation
  • Letters of recommendation

Timeline

Applications open August 1. Deadline October 16. Winners notified January.

Tips

Highlight your academic persistence and success in college so far. Explain how this scholarship will help you continue your studies and achieve your degree.